1
as in good
in a satisfactory way
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
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2
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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Recent Examples of adequately
Trump on Friday rejected concerns about whether communities along the Guadalupe River were adequately prepared for the disaster.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Reviews found that agents did not adequately communicate with one another or with the local law enforcement officials who were also on hand.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
However, that claim could not be verified, with the judge ruling that the animal patrol officer did not adequately look to see if food and water were provided and if the horses were properly fenced on the property while performing a welfare check on May 7, according to court records.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
The anti-vaccine camp maintains that the vaccines weren’t adequately studied before rolling them out to the general public and haven’t been sufficiently monitored for adverse effects since then.
—Michael A. Hiltzik, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Reviews found that agents did not adequately communicate with one another or with the local law enforcement officials who were also on hand.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
However, that claim could not be verified, with the judge ruling that the animal patrol officer did not adequately look to see if food and water were provided and if the horses were properly fenced on the property while performing a welfare check on May 7, according to court records.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
The anti-vaccine camp maintains that the vaccines weren’t adequately studied before rolling them out to the general public and haven’t been sufficiently monitored for adverse effects since then.
—Michael A. Hiltzik, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adequately
Adverb
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But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
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Despite ending up with a top-heavy side for an all-or-nothing late spell of pressure, Wiegman has been confident enough to persevere with the system during extra time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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The latter is a favorite for its elastic drawstring closure and deep side pockets, which are actually roomy enough to hold your phone, wallet, or a small travel guide.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Deanna Raybourn’s sequel, which reads fine as a standalone, follows a senior quartet of female assassins who are called back into action to track down a mole within the elite assassin organization, the Museum.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Former model Henstridge acquits herself just fine in her debut role.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
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Organizations that prioritize this foundational investment in their people will be the ones best prepared to meet tomorrow’s sophisticated AI threats head-on and emerge stronger.—
Vishaal Hariprasad,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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More people remained missing in those counties as well.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequately. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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